This bill seeks to repeal the law that codifies the Attorney General's directive known as "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." The existing law restricts New Jersey law enforcement officers from engaging in racially-influenced policing and limits their cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It also mandates that the Attorney General publish annual reports on the assistance provided to federal immigration authorities by state law enforcement agencies, and requires law enforcement to inform detained individuals about federal immigration requests and to establish procedures for visa certification requests. Additionally, the law imposes requirements on prosecutors regarding pretrial and trial procedures, including notifying defendants of potential immigration consequences related to certain charges.

The sponsors of the bill argue that the current statute obstructs federal authority and diminishes the discretion of local law enforcement and prosecutors. By repealing this law, the bill aims to restore that discretion and facilitate cooperation between state law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.